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Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,608

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $16,407

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,409

Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited   
Difference: $15,177

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelZDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $46,120 $27,895
Base Invoice $42,691 $26,116
4-speed automatic   1,000
Rear spoiler   353
Universal garage door opener   87
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   183
Satellite radio   445
4-speed automatic   909
Rear spoiler   230
Universal garage door opener   56
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   119
Satellite radio   334
Options (change) 0 2,068
Options (change) 0 1,648
Destination 895 645
Total Price $47,015 $30,608
Total Invoice $43,586 $28,409

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,512
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,566
Model Year20122008
ModelZDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine300hp V6224hp H4
TransmissionT6A4
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8155, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/50-19215/55-17
Total Price$47,015$30,608
Adjustments for Features-3,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,120$30,608
Total Invoice$43,586$28,409
Adjustments for Features-3,6110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,975$28,409

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Features Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelZDXForester
TrimBase2.5 XT Limited
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
4-speed automatic $800
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire $225
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Trailer sway control$25 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Roof rack $300
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof, large $1100
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather accent trim$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,365$5,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6110

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See a complete comparison of Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester

Model Year20122008
ModelZDXForester
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase108.3 in99.4 in
Length192.4 in176.6 in
Width78.5 in68.3 in
Height62.8 in65.0 in
Curb Weight4,424 lb.3,350 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.3 in51.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom35.3 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom31.1 in33.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.3 ft332.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		55.8 ft357.7 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura ZDX vs. Subaru Forester specs.

Option Package Details
Subaru Forester 2.5 XT Limited

4-speed automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
4-speed automatic0Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Total Requested500100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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